THE PROJECT

The Challenge: GCE needed a structural bracket that was both strong and lightweight. But the small pockets they designed into the part meant long run times and a high cost per part.

The Solution: Focused on Machining proposed drilling holes instead of machining small pockets to save hours per part while achieving comparable strength and weight reduction properties.

The Outcome: Focused on Machining reduced machining time from 45 minutes to <60 seconds per pocket and reduced part cost by nearly 30% for GCE.

When Steve Morling joined GCE as an operations consultant in 2019 , he was tasked with finding a machine shop to make parts for airborne satcom antennas. He came across Focused on Machining while searching for shops close to GCE’s manufacturing facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

“I was drawn to Focused on Machining’s ISO certified status, which indicated that the shop has developed, implemented, and maintains a rigorous quality management system,” said Steve.

Steve visited Focused on Machining at their shop in Louviers and immediately formed a connection with the shop’s President, Justin Quinn…

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